Frequently Asked Questions
Applying for Critical Repairs
The full application process can take approximately 3 to 6 months.
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Your home must be a single-family, detached house. No mobile homes, townhomes, condos, or rental properties.
You must occupy the house and have been living there for at least three years.
Homeowners insurance is preferred.
Your home resides in Williamson, Maury, Hickman, or Lawrence County.
Property taxes and mortgage payments on your home must be current.
Income must fall between 20% and 80% of the HUD Median Income as noted in the Maximum Gross Monthly Income Chart found here.
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Pre-Application
All those interested in applying must first complete a pre-application. If all the criteria are met, applicant will be asked to fill out a larger application and provide needed documentation. HFHWM staff members can also come to applicant’s home to help complete the application if need be.
Background and Credit Checks (1-3 months after application is received)
We will perform background checks on all members of the household over the age of 16. We will also check to make sure that mortgage payments and taxes on the home are up to date.
Home Visits (2-4 months after application is received)
We will schedule initial home visits with households meeting the requirements. The Critical Home Repair Committee will review the applications, and you will be notified of the committee’s decisions by mail. During the process, home visits will be made during the repair, at completion, and at the three months after the repair.
Approval (1-2 months after your home visit)
Once you are approved, you will be contacted to sign your participation contract. At this point, you will begin completing your community service hours and paying your deposit, if applicable.
The full application process can take approximately 3 to 6 months.
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The cost will be determined based on the size and scope of repairs. All critical repair clients will be charged on a sliding scale of affordability. Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury pays at least 90% of the repair costs. If repair is less than $100, the charge will be waived.
Committees
Committees collaborate with our staff to help further the mission of Habitat for Humanity in various departments.
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This committee oversees the construction of a Habitat home to be sure that the home meets Habitat and local guidelines for housing. They also oversee new subdivision development and locate affordable properties for the construction of new homes.
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Development committee members help to identify potential sponsors and solicit funds from foundations, corporations, community organizations, and individuals.
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This committee provides oversight of the financial matters of the affiliate, including the affiliate’s financial health, budgeting, and financial policy and procedures. It is also responsible for aiding the affiliate in administration matters such as HR, IT, etc. as needed.
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This committee works hand-in-hand with applicants and staff to guide our future homeowners through the Homeownership Program. They support the homeowners by providing education and helping to ensure they meet their “sweat equity” requirements.
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This committee meets monthly to help guide the affiliate in marketing, public relations, and planning our outreach and fundraising events.
Other Opportunities
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If you feel like your skills are more suited for the indoors, on occasion we will need volunteers to help us stay organized and ahead of the game at our administrative office. These tasks include filing, data entry, and organization. This is a great avenue to put in a few hours each week.
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We like to make sure our build volunteers are happy and well-fed. We ask that our meal sponsors are able to feed up to 35 people.
Breakfast snacks: (to be served by 7:00 a.m.)
Fruit, breakfast bars, sausage or bacon biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice are recommended foods for the morning.Lunch: (to be served at 12:30 p.m.)
Sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, chili or soup, pizzas, burritos, and barbeque are common entrees for lunch. Sides of potatoes, rice, and beans are good options. Prepare a vegetarian alternative for folks who may desire vegetarian foods.Additional foods might include: fruit salad, potato salad, chips, cookies and brownies, tea, Gatorade, soft drinks, and fruit drinks (such as lemonade) are all good options.
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We love being a part of community events! Take a shift at one of our booths to pass out flyers, engage with attendees, and spread the word about our mission.
Donation Guidelines
We are happy to offer fast, free local pickup for items too large to drop off in-store!
Schedule your donation pickup today by calling 615-690-8094 or filling out our online form.
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We accept appliances less than 5 years old, and in good, working condition.
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We accept new window blinds without pull cords for opening. We do not accept used or vertical blinds
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We accept new wood products in uncut/unused condition, new nails, screws, fasteners in unused condition. We do not accept used building materials.
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We accept new cabinet kits and cabinets in good condition with all doors, drawers, and shelving attached. Check out our Deconstruction Program for free cabinet removal and pickup.
We do not accept cabinet doors or faces.
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We do not accept carpet or padding.
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Based on space availability, we accept the following doors: raised panel interior doors, exterior/patio doors, dual pane sliding glass doors (wood or vinyl framed), architectural or antique doors, steel commercial/fire doors/security doors. We do not accept: slab or flat panel doors (closet or interior), 8-foot doors, or commercial doors.
We do not accept closet doors.
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We accept new switches, sockets, etc. We do not accept any used electrical products.
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We accept televisions at discretion of staff. We do not accept computers, monitors, stereos, or telephones.
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We accept rust-free chain link fence, tube steel and wire. We will accept wood or iron fencing in good condition. We do not accept any rusted or damaged fencing.
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We accept laminate flooring in original packaging and quantities larger than 100 sq.ft., vinyl flooring in new condition larger than 100 sq.ft., and hardwood flooring. We do not accept used or unpackaged laminate flooring.
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We accept wood furniture including desks, tables, chairs, etc. and upholstered furniture in new or like-new condition. We do not accept any furniture with stains or damages.
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We accept plants in containers, new sprinkler systems, blocks, bricks, edgers and pavers. Please note these items are drop-off only.
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We accept lighting in new or good condition based on space availability. We do not accept fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures.
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We accept new molding in clean, uncut condition. We do not accept used molding.
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We accept low-flow toilets, bathtubs in new or good condition, clawfoot tubs, shower stalls, shower pans, and kitchen or bathroom sinks in good condition. We will accept pipes/plumbing supplies in new condition only.
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We accept wall tiles in original packaging, floor tiles in original packaging and quantities over 100 sq.ft., architectural or glass tile, and glass bricks. We do not accept opened or used packages of tile.
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We accept hand tools and power tools in good working condition. We do not accept battery tools.
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We accept dual pane vinyl or wood framed windows, architectural or antique windows, screens in new/excellent condition, and shutters in new/excellent condition. We do not accept single pane or metal-framed windows.